Big News...

Week of April 10th - Last week was tough but this week has been a whirlwind. I have been approved for WIC. I am waiting on Medicaid to be approved and once it is approved we will be able to see our baby for the first time!

Yes, Josh and I found out Sunday April 10th 2011 we are expecting our first child! I couldn't believe it heck, I was basically talked into taking the test. I mean with all the stress from Choice and Next door and my Papa Dixon anyone would have believed Aunt Flow didn't visit because of stress.

It's is unreal knowing I am growing a human inside of me. I haven't felt to bad other than bouts of toxic gas, ezcema breaking out, and being fatigued. Last night was my first night of getting sick. We had just left Chili's and I had eaten way too much. BB turned on the CB radio and Pinto was talking about eating SPAM. Going into detail about the different kinds of SPAM, Spam and eggs, Ugh, sickening.

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Week of Easter April 24th- OMG! All day being sick! ALL DAY EVERYDAY! Its worse at night after 10pm, I orginally started taking my prenatal vitamin at lunch with my meal the mornings and now before sleep. It doesn't matter when, I still get sick! Some days aren't as bad as most. Some nights it like a fist being thrown to the bottom my stomach. Not to mention the heartburn, indigestion, and heavy breathing from being so congested. In about 36 hours we will have our first ultrasound! I am super excited! Josh is too!

He has been great. When I cook meat, sometimes it makes me sick and after I eat I get sick so he has been helping so much! I finally got around to Steam Mopping tonight. It feels good to actually be able to do things rather than be scared of when I might puke next! haha.

Isaiah kept me busy last week, since he was out of school for Easter or Spring Break. We went hiking, went to the zoo with Amy, Conner, Noah and Brayden. He did really well, and I was really proud of him! I feel better when I am active so I told Josh, I wanted to find things to keep me busy. He put me to work today spreading grass seed on our yard. I enjoyed it and felt great.

I went through my clothes today as well, Oh boy, I have NOTHING! Nothing fits anymore, my tummy is hard feeling and this week I am 6 going on 7 weeks. Even T-Shirts are tight!  My mom and Dad bought me a couple BeBands they work great but the shorts I have, I don't feel comfortable wearing pregnant.

Pregnant, just the word excites me now! More news on Wednesday April 27th.~ !!!! ! !!!!! ! !!!!

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The day came. April 27th.

We had an appointment with Dr Dorn in High Point at 11:30. We made it in time. Thankfully, Josh able to work around work as he has been really busy. I was stoked he was able to go and of course he was as well. We drove to High Point and filled out just a little paperwork since I had already filled out most earlier online. I peed in a cup they took my blood pressure, and weighed me. I gained 2 pounds since 4/11/11. Dr Dorn came in and spoke with us after 3 minutes of waiting, asked a couple of medical history questions and how I was feeling. I told him I was nauseated all day long and he said "that's great! We love to hear that." This comforted Josh because he was worrying about me getting sick so much and then asked for us to follow him to do an ultrasound.

I figured like past ultrasound when I had had for ovarian cysts a ultrasound tech would do it. That didn't happen today! Dr Dorn did the ultrasound! That was unbelievable to me. He was impressed with our yolk sac. He mentioned it over and over. :) and There was the bean inside me! He showed us the flutter of the heart. He was acting like we wouldn't be able to hear a heartbeat however I asked and he tried and we got a strong heartbeat. It is the most unbelievable sound and feeling in the world! He measured the Bean and we measured 7 weeks and 1 day. A day a head of what I thought. Therefore, I believe its a boy. Josh said it was a boy my mom was there and said it looked like a girl to her. Dr Dorn said she must have some good eyes. LOL>  And they took tons of blood! Josh actually asked if I was okay to drive afterwards they took so much.

It was very exciting but yet nerve wrecking. I am head over heels in love with our Baby Ferguson growing inside me! Josh and I are thrilled yet overwhelmed with an up coming birth in December. There is a lot to do! But every bit of it will be worth it. :)

Drama from Choice Physical Therapy

I know you really want to hear what happened after I left my job. Here goes:

 I knew what the laws were with my files, Board of Massage stated Files were MINE because I was 1099. Regina and Casey BOTH THREATENED calling police and pressing larceny charges against me and the also spoke with their lawyer. But apparently their lawyer doesn't know his law too well. I spoke yesterday after their threats with the Board and with the Mount Airy Police Department. The board Specifically said the files were mine since I was contracted and received commission. The Police Department wanted me to come Friday AM around 9:30 to begin researching everything from their end before the noon deadline Casey gave me. I also spoke with MY Sister in Law who is a lawyer and she suggested I give the green folders back since Choice bought them. So I did just that. Refused to go in alone so Candace met me out front and Regina got on to her about it. (rolls Eyes) My Detective also suggested I give the folders back and I did so before the deadline. Which evidently pissed them off since my files were still missing from the folders. I spoke with the detective and he confirmed I was RIGHT!!! He went to Choice and talked with Casey. Detective stated Casey was worried I stole OTHER files as well. I mean really come on here. Thats not ME!!!! Thats not in my character! AT ALL!!!!

They also THINK I have a key to the place but I DO NOT> I took the files while I was still working with Choice and the detective informed Casey since he was also worried about this that they could not even press trespassing charges. He informed Casey that I am REQUIRED by LAW to have MY files in MY possession for 4 years after my last appointment with my client. Casey responded that they would have made copies for me. The Detective told Casey that If ANYONE made copies It would be ME making copies since they have no RIGHT to even SEE my records.

So in a long story short they look really silly trying to accuse me of larceny or trespassing and they should know LAWs better than that if they are trying to press charges. I do BELIEVE I am owed an apology from CASEY and REGINA face to face. Because they did threatened this to me MANY times and it was really uncalled for. I tried to give Regina the number and the EMAIL address to the board of massage but she refused it. That alone could have saved them the embarrassment from having a detective come to Choice and telll them THEY WERE WRONG TO ACCUSE ME OF SOMETHING I DID NOT COMMIT. There is still one file I am entitled to and I plan to get that file. Hopefully with their new knowledge they can give me this file peacefully and also give me my check with an apology as well.

Sorry it was so long winded but I wanted you to hear my story.

Next step...

I basically quit my job today. I am stoked about it. (lol) It feels like a new chapter in my life. I have felt so dragged down by working there lately. They played some games and I threw up the cards and took my stuff. I won't get into the details because I feel like that's something that needs to be online however, I will say I think it was a mutual decision.

So, my next step remains unknown, I debate inside of my head about continuing massage.  It seems like the world fights against me with it. I made net a total of $3900 for 2010. That adds up to $325 a month. How do you survive of that? With continuing education and cost of gas rising, it has become very hard to work for yourself. I think I have came to the conclusion that I want out of the full-time therapy and to go back in to the wonderful world of hourly pay.

I may not be to thrilled about the hours because I absolutely LOVE staying at home helping with Josh's business, however, I also like it when the bills are paid. Not to mention, possible benefits that could include medical, dental and vision. We NEED that. Josh and I obviously want a family one day and benefits will be beneficial. :) With that said, I have over 20 resumes out, some for front desk assistants others are customer service. I have been turned down for a few nevertheless, good things come to those who wait. Fingers, toes and every fiber that creates me are crossed that I will get a job quickly.